DEA-C12-15 Alkyl Sulfate

DEA-C12-15 Alkyl Sulfate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Diethanolamine Lauryl-Myristyl-Palmityl Sulfate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
Sulfuric acid, C12-15-alkyl ester, 2,2'-iminobisethanol salt
Form
Powder
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foaming
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Creates Lather
Cleansing Surfactant
Removes dirt and impurities
Creates cleansing foam
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant developed in the mid-to-late 20th century for cosmetic and industrial applications. Engineered to provide reliable cleansing and emulsifying properties in personal care products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR